Overview
- Bad Bunny became the first Spanish‑language Album of the Year winner for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, said “ICE out” while accepting música urbana album, and dedicated his top prize to people who left their homelands to pursue dreams.
- Kendrick Lamar won five awards, including best rap album for GNX and record of the year for Luther with SZA, cementing his status as the most‑awarded rapper in Grammys history.
- Political messaging permeated the show as artists wore “ICE OUT” pins and delivered pointed statements, including Billie Eilish’s explicit rebuke, Kehlani’s call for artists to lead, and SZA’s reflection on a “dystopian” national mood.
- Trevor Noah wrapped his sixth and final turn as host with barbed jokes that prompted a lawsuit threat from President Trump, as the Grammys closed their final CBS telecast before moving to Disney/ABC/Hulu in 2027.
- Standout moments and winners included Cher briefly misreading record of the year, Justin Bieber’s boxers‑only performance, Lady Gaga’s two wins, Lola Young’s upset in best pop solo performance, and the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy.